Chapter 46. Your Choice

PEONY CRIMSON'S POV

I gave a nod of agreement. I quietly trailed behind him as he led me to his office, my head hanging low. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest.

We were seated facing each other. He maintained an upright posture behind his desk, while I felt myself sinking into the sofa in front of him. We both remained silent for ten long minutes, creating a kind of skin-tingling stillness.

I lifted my chin. Xavier seemed so distant. I wanted to peer into his head, whisper to his wolf, and understand his current state of mind. He didn't look at me, even though I desperately wanted him to.

I discreetly coughed to clear my throat.

"So, what did you want to talk about?" I asked, "Because if I take up too much of your time, it might complicate your work."

Xavier cast a disinterested glance at the paperwork resting on the right side of his desk. "They can wait. Can the triplets adapt here?"

"I think so. As you've seen from how they treat you. They have a fondness for you."

I force